I have watched this film twice, first when it came out and today. I must say that I enjoyed it immensely both times but today, on the second viewing, I was able to pick up even more nuances of the script, the plot, and the acting. It is very difficult for a film where there is translation involved to grasp the viewer unless the actors are able to convey the script through their emotions. This film manages to do that, at times I almost felt like I spoke German because I could feel what the characters were feeling.
I have seen a few comments from people that did not like this movie and I respect them. Personally, I think it was an extremely well made film, with good acting, a good script, an excellent plot that provided just enough of a happy ending without turning it into a fairy tale. This is one of those movies that left me feeling sad for some of the events that happened in it but at the same time made me feel happy for the hopefulness of the ending
I have seen a few comments from people that did not like this movie and I respect them. Personally, I think it was an extremely well made film, with good acting, a good script, an excellent plot that provided just enough of a happy ending without turning it into a fairy tale. This is one of those movies that left me feeling sad for some of the events that happened in it but at the same time made me feel happy for the hopefulness of the ending